Xuân Phương in Hanoi
Every Bánh Chưng Season, Vietnam’s Lá Dong Capital Comes Alive With Harvest Frenzy
On the patches of sandy soil by the river in Kim An Commune, Thanh Oai District, Hanoi, there’s a tiny village named Tràng Cát, where dong leaves have been embedded in local history, memory, and economy for centuries. Right in local courtyard, these broad green leaves were transformed into bánh chưng, ready for Tết feasts across the country.
Paul Christiansen in Saigon
Loneliness Too Waits for the Bus
We are all in this, but not together.
Thoughts I've Had While Stranded in Murky Floodwater on Saigon's High-Tide Days
I’m willing to forgive nearly everything about Saigon. It’s a sign of a sustainable relationship, as I still wish to coexist in peace with this city. To me, Saigon’s midday, even when the searing sun flares the strongest, is when the trees are the most glorious. The sudden bouts of torrential rain are indeed a nuisance, but I tell myself that at least the streets can get a wash after a dusty day. But there’s one thing that never goes away and that I can never write off; something I can’t, for the life of me, find reasons to romanticize or defend. Those are the infuriating floods that submerge Saigon streets every time the tide is high.
Saigon Sees a 10-Year Low of 18°C. What Are the City’s Highest and Lowest Temperatures?
This January, Saigoneers have been enjoying an unusually pleasant stretch of weather, with daytime temperatures hovering around the mid-20s and dipping to 18–20°C late at night and in the early morning.
Vietnam Bans Unskippable Ads, Requires Skip Button to Appear After 5 Seconds
If things go our way, YouTube’s notorious unskippable ads might be a thing of the past come this February.
Grindr Year-End Report Names Vietnam as Country With Biggest Top Shortage
Ever since Spotify launched its first global Wrapped function a few years ago, December has turned into an exciting season of stats-driven year-end reviews. “Wrapping” is now a tradition embraced by numerous apps, such as Strava, Duolingo, YouTube, Reddit, and of course, Grindr.
When Donations Are All Womenswear, Men in Flood Zones Turn Necessity Into Fashion
Vietnam’s South-Central Coast region is going through an especially grueling time of the year as both the local people and authorities have to deal with the aftermath of historic rainfall and flooding. Still, amid the mourning and strenuous rebuilding efforts, moments of levity shine through — a testament to the resilience, optimism, and incredible humor of the Vietnamese people in the face of hardships.
Đắk Lắk, Khánh Hòa Are Next Victims of 2025's Historic Flooding. Here's How to Help.
After nearly a week of constant downpour, many provinces of Vietnam’s Central Highlands and South-Central Coast regions have suffered severe flooding and landslides, causing catastrophic damage to local infrastructure, economic activities, and deaths. This has been yet another month of loss and destruction for Vietnam in 2025, which is shaping up to be the most devastating year in recent history due to consecutive powerful typhoons and atypically high rainfall.
Vietnam Reports Fewer Traffic Accidents, Deaths and Injuries Compared to 2017
The number of traffic accidents and victims continues to be high, but the situation has seen slight improvement compared to last year.
Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnamese Students in Korea, Hue Slum and Peacekeeping Force
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Vietnam Wins 40 Medals, Including 8 Golds, at 2018 Asian Para Games
Vietnam ranked 12th after winning eight gold, eight silver and 24 bronze medals at the event, which is held once every four years.
Orange Truck Breaks Scaffold in Front of Thu Thiem Tunnel, Causes Massive Traffic Jams
If your commute this morning was a nightmare, blame oranges.
Morning Stories Roundup: Measles Outbreak, Asian Para Games and Literature Nobel Prize Substitute
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Penguin Random House Will Open Its Southeast Asia Publishing Arm in Singapore
While Penguin Random House's distributing unit has already existed in Singapore, the establishment of a publishing arm could open up more opportunities for Southeast Asian writers.
Saigon Moves Forward With $243m Project to Build 3 Hospitals in Thu Duc, Cu Chi, Hoc Mon
The facilities are expected to be completed by 2023.
Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnam Motor Show, Organ Donation and New Food Processing Plant
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Hanoi Begins Using E-Cards on New Bus Rapid Transit Route
As of yesterday, electronic cards have been available for use on the Kim Ma-Yen Nghia BRT route.
Vietnam Ranks 99th of 157 in Efforts to Reduce Inequality: Oxfam
The Commitment to Reducing Inequality (CRI) Index measures national efforts to reduce inequality via three criteria: social spending, progressive taxation, and labor policies.
Morning Stories Roundup: New Bphone, Book on Agent Orange and E-Government
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After a Two-Year Renovation Project, Binh Tay Market Will Reopen Next Month
After months of operating in sub-optimal conditions, vendors and customers of Binh Tay Market are finally allowed to move back in.
Morning Stories Roundup: Hanoi Formula 1, Bamboo Airways and Deadly Shoot-out in Bangkok
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Thailand Closes Famous Maya Bay Indefinitely to Save Coral Reef From Tourists
Maya Bay, a small beach on Thailand's Phi Phi Leh Island, has been a popular tourist destination since it appeared in the 2000 film The Beach starring Leonardo DiCaprio.
Saigon Will Spend $4bn on New Roads, Bridges in Hopes of Curbing Traffic Congestion
By 2020, 82 mostly state-funded projects will add nearly 190 kilometers of roads and 39 bridges to the southern metropolis.
Morning Stories Roundup: 54.2% of Vietnam’s Population Uses the Internet
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Formula One Race Likely to Appear on Hanoi Streets by 2020
Race Director Charlie Whiting visited Hanoi last week, and believes setting up a race in the capital by 2020 is feasible.
Weekend Stories Roundup: More Prehistoric Artifacts, Wasteful Textbook Use and Walking Street Expansion
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Vietnam to Organize First Intra-Indochina Bike Race This December
One of Vietnam’s premier bike races will wind through three countries over its 12 stages for the first time next year.
Vietnamese Woman Fined $5,000 in Singapore for Smuggling 490 Trứng Vịt Lộn
Some very passionate trứng vịt lộn fans in Singapore must be worried sick about the whereabouts of their duck egg order.
